Qatar Airways Commemorates the Opening of its New Ward at the King Hussein Cancer Center

Qatar Airways commemorated the opening of its new ward with a special ceremony held under the patronage of HRH Prince Talal bin Muhammad, Special Advisor to HM King Abdullah II, at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday, October 29th.

 

Following the inauguration of the ward, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, and other representatives from the airline attended the King Hussein Cancer Foundation’s (KHCF) 2019 Hope Gala Event. Sponsored by Qatar Airways as a Diamond Sponsor and Official Airline Partner, the Gala aimed to raise funds to support the vital work of KHCF.

 

The ward opening was attended by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, alongside Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Jordan, His Excellency Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani, Bayern Munich legend Mr. Lothar Matthäus, and other dignitaries and senior representatives from Qatar Airways.

 

On the occasion of the inauguration, HRH Prince Talal thanked Qatar Airways for its belief in the lifesaving mission of KHCF and KHCC, and for its dedicated and generous support, which has had a great positive impact on the Center and helped save the lives of KHCC patients.

 

His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways is honored to support the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center and its efforts to fight cancer. I applaud their work to provide patients with the treatment and care they need to beat the disease, as well as its efforts to prevent cancer from developing into its later stages through awareness-raising on a regional and international level.”

 

“The opening of our new ward at the King Hussein Cancer Center demonstrates our commitment to the Jordanian people and the region. It is one small way Qatar Airways can give back to the local community and contribute to this important cause.”

 

During the delegation’s visit to KHCC, Qatar Airways’ Oryx Kids Club Mascot, Orry, was present at the children’s play area to entertain children currently undergoing treatment at KHCC while His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker gave out toys to the children. The toys were donated by Box of Happiness, which is a charitable initiative that aims to bring joy to children around the world.

 

The Qatar Airways Ward will serve leukaemia in-patients through its 24 state-of-the-art rooms, and its naming commemorates the longstanding and fruitful partnership between the airline and KHCF/KHCC. In the past, Qatar Airways has supported the Foundation and Center through the donation of cutting edge lifesaving machinery and medical equipment. Representatives from the airline have also visited KHCC on several occasions, including various characters from the Oryx Kids Club to distribute gifts to children undergoing treatment at the Center.